From [[Rivas]] take a taxi or the bus directly to San Juan del Sur. It is about a 1 hour ride. "Colectivo" taxis cost 35 cordobas per person, no matter how full the taxi is. However, that means the driver might try to fill up the taxi before leaving. Taxi drivers are honest as to whether it is a colectivo or not. The easiest place to find taxis from Rivas is from the bus terminal.

From [[Rivas]] take a taxi or the bus directly to San Juan del Sur. It is about a 1 hour ride. "Colectivo" taxis cost 35 cordobas per person, no matter how full the taxi is. However, that means the driver might try to fill up the taxi before leaving. Taxi drivers are honest as to whether it is a colectivo or not. The easiest place to find taxis from Rivas is from the bus terminal.

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In Rivas, there are buses south (to the Costa Rican border), and north to Managua.

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In Rivas, there are buses south (to the [[Costa Rica border]]), and north to Managua.

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'''Bus from [[Managua]]'''

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Take the express bus from Managua at the Mercado Huembes (that’s pronounced “whem-base”) every day at 4pm. After only 2½ hours you’ll arrive in San Juan Del Sur.

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Or again from Mercado Huembes take any bus heading for Rivas. The ride to Rivas is about 3 hours.

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Same thing from any other cities (Granada, Masaya.) Take the bus to Rivas.

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Once in Rivas connect to San Juan Del Sur on another bus. After about 50 minutes you will arrive in San Juan del Sur.

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'''Bus from [[Costa Rica]]'''

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If you are coming from Costa Rica, you can catch the bus headed for [[Rivas]] at the border and tell the driver you want to get off at La Virgen. Then cross the Pan-American highway and wait for the next bus to San Juan Del Sur. They run every 45 minutes, so it won’t be long.

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'''By car from [[Managua]] Airport'''

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If you are coming straight from the airport. It is much faster to cut via Tipitapa than trough Managua. Take [[Masaya]] highway out of Managua and head south on the Pan-American highway. After you pass Rivas, be on the lookout for the turnoff for San Juan del Sur.

==Get around==

==Get around==

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Walk. The town is small. There are also constant offers of "Taxi, Sir?". Some hotels have shuttle service to other beaches, or call Carlos Rivera taxis private phone 505 86180261. There are a number of beaches north and south of town. Shuttles or pangas can be arranged through surf shops, or rent an ATV or motorcycle (roads are dirt and frequently in bad condition).

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Walk. The town is small. There are also constant offers of "Taxi, Sir?". Some hotels have shuttle service to other beaches, or call Carlos Rivera taxis private phone 505 86180261. There are a number of beaches north and south of town. Shuttles or pangas can be arranged through surf shops, or rent an ATV or motorcycle (roads are dirt and frequently in bad condition). Taxis can be taken to or from the border of Costa Rica for about $20.

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==See==

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Rent bicycles and explore the smaller beaches to the south and north. They cost $5 per day to rent, but are not in very good condition.

Rent bicycles and explore the smaller beaches to the south and north. They cost $5 per day to rent, but are not in very good condition.

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Learn Spanish in the local Spanish schools in town, Spanish Ya [http://www.learnspanishya.com], Nica Spanish [http://www.nicaspanish.com] and San Juan del Sur Spanish school [http://www.sjsspanish.com]. All of them with very competitive prices and good experience in organizing the Spansih programs.

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Learn Spanish in the local Spanish schools in town, Spanish Ya [http://www.learnspanishya.com], Nica Spanish [http://www.nicaspanish.com] and San Juan del Sur Spanish school [http://www.sjsspanish.com, Viva Spanish School http://www.vivaspanishsanjuandelsurnicaragua.com, SOL Spanish School http://www.sanjuandelsurnicaraguaspanishschool.com and Nicaragua Spanish Schools http://www.nicaraguaspanishschools.org]. All of them with very competitive prices and good experience in organizing the Spanish programs.

Take a day trip water taxi to [[Playa Madera]], north of San Juan de Sur for $8. Sign up at the stand in front of Hotel Estrella. It leaves about 10AM and returns at 4PM. The boat ride is about half an hour. Playa Madera can also be accessed via taxi, that costs around $10-$15 for two people. The drive can be difficult, and you may encounter hills where your cab driver will ask you to get out and walk up the hill. In addition to the beaches to the north of San Jan del Sur, there are some great beaches to the south (including Playa del Coco), which are less accessible but afford more privacy.

Take a day trip water taxi to [[Playa Madera]], north of San Juan de Sur for $8. Sign up at the stand in front of Hotel Estrella. It leaves about 10AM and returns at 4PM. The boat ride is about half an hour. Playa Madera can also be accessed via taxi, that costs around $10-$15 for two people. The drive can be difficult, and you may encounter hills where your cab driver will ask you to get out and walk up the hill. In addition to the beaches to the north of San Jan del Sur, there are some great beaches to the south (including Playa del Coco), which are less accessible but afford more privacy.

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*<eat name="Restaurant La Cascada" alt="Located at Pelican Eyes Hotel & Resort" address="De la Parroquia 1½ cuadras al este" directions="San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua" phone="+505-2563-7000" url="http://www.piedrasyolas.com/" hours="7AM-10PM daily (bar is open until 11PM)" price="" lat="" long="">Serving unique international and Nicaraguan gourmet fare, guests are invited to dine al fresco by the pool or at a candlelit, ocean-view table in the open-air dining room overlooking the cobalt-blue waters of the Pacific Ocean. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner features signature dishes using only the freshest local ingredients. Enjoy fish and seafood fresh from the sea, locally grown garden vegetables, freshly-baked bread, and delicious local and imported meats, handcrafted pastries and desserts. A poolside menu for snacks and light lunches is offered.</eat>

*<eat name="Restaurant La Cascada" alt="Located at Pelican Eyes Hotel & Resort" address="De la Parroquia 1½ cuadras al este" directions="San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua" phone="+505-2563-7000" url="http://www.piedrasyolas.com/" hours="7AM-10PM daily (bar is open until 11PM)" price="" lat="" long="">Serving unique international and Nicaraguan gourmet fare, guests are invited to dine al fresco by the pool or at a candlelit, ocean-view table in the open-air dining room overlooking the cobalt-blue waters of the Pacific Ocean. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner features signature dishes using only the freshest local ingredients. Enjoy fish and seafood fresh from the sea, locally grown garden vegetables, freshly-baked bread, and delicious local and imported meats, handcrafted pastries and desserts. A poolside menu for snacks and light lunches is offered.</eat>

*<eat name="El Calibri" alt="" address="" directions="" phone="" url="" hours="" price="" lat="" long="">Run by a British expatriate and her Italian husband, this wonderful restaurant serves a delicious Mediterranean inspired menu, along with a coconut milk curry. Located in a little house filled with fantastic curios and sense of warmth and color, this restaurant caters mainly to a tourist cliental and fills up everynight. The Sangria is to die for!</eat>

*<eat name="El Calibri" alt="" address="" directions="" phone="" url="" hours="" price="" lat="" long="">Run by a British expatriate and her Italian husband, this wonderful restaurant serves a delicious Mediterranean inspired menu, along with a coconut milk curry. Located in a little house filled with fantastic curios and sense of warmth and color, this restaurant caters mainly to a tourist cliental and fills up everynight. The Sangria is to die for!</eat>

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*<eat name="La Veranera Pizza" alt="" address="Playa El Coco" directions="30 minutes South of San Juan" phone="83852032" url="" hours="" price="" lat="" long="">This new Pizza Pick-up and Delivery is the place to go when you are longing for a tasty Pizza that minimum feeds 2 people. As it is part of a guesthouse ask for Heidi when knocking on the door.</eat>

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*<eat name="La Veranera Pizza" alt="" address="Playa El Coco" directions="30 minutes South of San Juan" phone="87601675" url="" hours="" price="" lat="" long="">This new Pizza Pick-up and Delivery is the place to go when you are longing for a tasty Pizza that minimum feeds 2 people. As it is part of a guesthouse ask for Luise when knocking on the door.</eat>

*<sleep name="La Veranera" alt="[email protected]" address="Playa EL Coco" directions="30 minutes South of San Juan" phone="(00505) 83286260" url="www.laveranera.net" checkin="" checkout="" price="" lat="" long="">La Veranera is a boutique guesthouse located on the white sands of Playa El Coco. Designed like an old Nicaraguan ranch house it is equipped with all modern conveniences. The wide veranda with dining area, billiard table and private bar, wraps around a crystal clear, blue tiled pool, Just steps away from an uncrowded beach, this is the perfect place to get away from it all.</sleep>

*<sleep name="La Veranera" alt="[email protected]" address="Playa EL Coco" directions="30 minutes South of San Juan" phone="(00505) 83286260" url="www.laveranera.net" checkin="" checkout="" price="" lat="" long="">La Veranera is a boutique guesthouse located on the white sands of Playa El Coco. Designed like an old Nicaraguan ranch house it is equipped with all modern conveniences. The wide veranda with dining area, billiard table and private bar, wraps around a crystal clear, blue tiled pool, Just steps away from an uncrowded beach, this is the perfect place to get away from it all.</sleep>

*<sleep name="Casa Ariki" alt="Casa Ariki - San Juan del Sur" address="From the Mercado, 2 1/2 blocks south passing the park" directions="" phone="(505) 2568 2620" url="http://www.casaariki.com" checkin="" checkout="" price="" lat="" long="">Casa Ariki is a the nicest and cleanest hostel in town. It offers a laid-back environment, always with good music, free Wi-Fi, a common area with boardgames, books and magazines to borrow, a balcony on the second floor with an incredible view of the town's rooftops, free coffee every morning and an incredible staff. Casa Ariki has 4 private rooms that are very comfortable and spacious, with A/C and/or ceiling fan and cable TV in each room.

*<sleep name="Casa Ariki" alt="Casa Ariki - San Juan del Sur" address="From the Mercado, 2 1/2 blocks south passing the park" directions="" phone="(505) 2568 2620" url="http://www.casaariki.com" checkin="" checkout="" price="" lat="" long="">Casa Ariki is a the nicest and cleanest hostel in town. It offers a laid-back environment, always with good music, free Wi-Fi, a common area with boardgames, books and magazines to borrow, a balcony on the second floor with an incredible view of the town's rooftops, free coffee every morning and an incredible staff. Casa Ariki has 4 private rooms that are very comfortable and spacious, with A/C and/or ceiling fan and cable TV in each room.

*<sleep name="Casa Oro Hostel " alt="Casa Oro" address="" directions="Once you are in San Juan del Sur, it head west on Avenida del Parque" phone="" url="http://casaeloro.com/" checkin="" checkout="" price="USD $8 and Up" lat="" long="">Casa Oro is a budget hostel in the center of San Juan del Sur and is only a block from the beach. Free breakfast in the morning with a different menu every day. There is free WiFi,computers and IPads for your use and a fully equipped kitchen.Private rooms available and English spoken.Daily shuttles to Playa maders and Hermosa</sleep>

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San Juan del Sur has a free Health Clinic (Centro do Salud) located near the entrance to town (Tel +505 2568-2320). The Police Station is located on the beachfront road, 75m north of the the port (Tel +505 2568-2382).

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The Fire Station "Bomberos de San Juan del Sur" is located in the Complejo Centro Civico (Tel +505 8993 4797 or +505 2568 3015).

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The local community newspaper - written in both English and Spanish is Del Sur News [http://delsurnewsonline.com/] and San Juan Live [http://sanjuandelsur.org] is a local lifestyle website.

==Get out==

==Get out==

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San Juan del Sur is a port on the Pacific coast of southwestern Nicaragua.

Get in

From Rivas take a taxi or the bus directly to San Juan del Sur. It is about a 1 hour ride. "Colectivo" taxis cost 35 cordobas per person, no matter how full the taxi is. However, that means the driver might try to fill up the taxi before leaving. Taxi drivers are honest as to whether it is a colectivo or not. The easiest place to find taxis from Rivas is from the bus terminal.

Bus from Managua
Take the express bus from Managua at the Mercado Huembes (that’s pronounced “whem-base”) every day at 4pm. After only 2½ hours you’ll arrive in San Juan Del Sur.
Or again from Mercado Huembes take any bus heading for Rivas. The ride to Rivas is about 3 hours.
Same thing from any other cities (Granada, Masaya.) Take the bus to Rivas.
Once in Rivas connect to San Juan Del Sur on another bus. After about 50 minutes you will arrive in San Juan del Sur.

Bus from Costa Rica
If you are coming from Costa Rica, you can catch the bus headed for Rivas at the border and tell the driver you want to get off at La Virgen. Then cross the Pan-American highway and wait for the next bus to San Juan Del Sur. They run every 45 minutes, so it won’t be long.

By car from Managua Airport
If you are coming straight from the airport. It is much faster to cut via Tipitapa than trough Managua. Take Masaya highway out of Managua and head south on the Pan-American highway. After you pass Rivas, be on the lookout for the turnoff for San Juan del Sur.

Get around

Walk. The town is small. There are also constant offers of "Taxi, Sir?". Some hotels have shuttle service to other beaches, or call Carlos Rivera taxis private phone 505 86180261. There are a number of beaches north and south of town. Shuttles or pangas can be arranged through surf shops, or rent an ATV or motorcycle (roads are dirt and frequently in bad condition). Taxis can be taken to or from the border of Costa Rica for about $20.

See

There are many brightly colored houses which land on every tourist's camera but that's just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to San Juan del Sur's beauty. The waterfront is a joy and small boats bob at anchor in the harbor as pelicans swoop down to perch on their bows. The walk up to the cross overlooking the harbor is an arduous 20-minute trek, but the vistas of the harbor are spectacular. A zip-line canopy tour can get you up into the treetops, and spider monkeys and other natural life abound in the region. There are dozens of spectacular remote beaches both north and south of downtown where pounding surf and dramatic rock formations await the intrepid shutterbug.

Do

Hang out, talk, drink, eat. It is very laid back here.
Move a bit and you might find a good beach to surf.

Rent bicycles and explore the smaller beaches to the south and north. They cost $5 per day to rent, but are not in very good condition.

Take a day trip water taxi to Playa Madera, north of San Juan de Sur for $8. Sign up at the stand in front of Hotel Estrella. It leaves about 10AM and returns at 4PM. The boat ride is about half an hour. Playa Madera can also be accessed via taxi, that costs around $10-$15 for two people. The drive can be difficult, and you may encounter hills where your cab driver will ask you to get out and walk up the hill. In addition to the beaches to the north of San Jan del Sur, there are some great beaches to the south (including Playa del Coco), which are less accessible but afford more privacy.

There is a light house that no longer resembles a light house. But the point is not the destination, rather the journey. The view of the coast and the bay of San Jan de Sur is amazing. To get there, pass through the small port entrance, find the overseer of the property where the light house is and convince him you won't take pictures of anything. If he lets you pass, keep your promise.

Beach Front Rentals in San Juan Del Sur offers ATV guided tours through the mountains and to the beaches. If you'd rather go by sea try their 2008 3 seater waverunners. If you have kids, pull them along on their tubes. What a blast! You may contact them at 568-2030 and let the fun begin!! Acroos from the Eskimo Ice cream.

Bodhin Adventure Services at www.bodhin.com [25] is a local group that provides Wellness Inspired Adventures, "Green" Yoga Retreats/ Yoga Teacher Trainings, and Aquatic Getaways such as SCUBA diving, snorkeling and surfing on the best surfing beaches to kayaking or kite surfing on one of the largest fresh-water lakes in Central America. They serve as a local concierge and also offer intimate, budget-sensitive itineraries as well. Bodhin also produces the largest mountain bike race in the region, called 'the Howler' www.sanjuanhowler.com with 100% of the proceeds going directly to local charities.

Rancho Chilamate Horseback Adventures, Escamequita, San Juan del Sur (10 km south of San Juan del Sur), ☎8-755-6475, [1]. A private, solar powered ranch with happy, healthy horses and good tack, includes English guide and a photo shoot of your ride and a contribution to the local community fund is included. They specialize in guided horseback tours through rural Nicaragua to the spectacular nearby beaches.

San Juan del Sur Biblioteca Movil, adjacent to the church and park, ☎011-505-568-2338. *<do name="url="www.sjdsbiblioteca.org" hours="" price="" lat="" long="">The SJDS Biblioteca Movil is the first lending library in Nicaragua, providing books, information, technology, and community center services to the people of San Juan del Sur and its surrounding communities. Books available in Spanish and English. Spend time volunteering in the library or with the mobile book van; check at the library for activities.

SanJuanSurf (San Juan Surf), Beach Road (in the NicaLifeRealty building), [6]. Beach Road (in the NicaLifeRealty building), [new]. This is a shop for surf gear and apparel - The SanJuanSurf T-shirts and caps have become a popular souvenir.

Rivas Spanish School, Anthropological Museum (Rivas city), [7]. Four hours a day in the morning, with four hours of activities in the afternoon from Monday to Friday, such as excursions and cultural activities. Homestay with three meals a day (breakfast, lunch and dinner) since it starts program at school. Family members help the student to practice their Spanish and that way get a better adaptation to the language. School programs begin on Saturdays and Sundays when the arrival of the students and be located by the school staff in their family home, to start your class on Monday. The school has bus service for students who wish this service. They offer: Frontera (Peñas Blancas) to Rivas, San Juan del Sur to Rivas, Airport (Managua) in Rivas, Granada to Rivas, Rivas to León.

Zen Yoga Nicaragua (San Juan del Sur's Yoga Studio), next to the Park. Across from Pizzeria San Juan (kitty corner to the park and church square through the bamboo gates of the plant nursery), ☎505.8465.1846, [9]. 7 to 7 Monday through Friday and 9-noon Saturday and Sunday. Zen Yoga Nicaragua www.zenyoganicaragua.com is San Juan del Sur's first yoga studio. Don't miss the beautiful experience of our two story yoga space. Practice with a view of the church and town from above on the second level of our stunning yoga studio. Zen offers multiple classes daily with highly trained instructors. Drop in classes cost $8 and include a cup of tea and use of yoga mat. Class packages are available and can be shared among your group. Inquire about private and small group sessions. Our massage space is tranquil and inviting and here you can find Thai, Swedish, deep tissue and Reiki massage by certified massage therapists. Check out all special happenings workshops and teacher trainings at http://www.facebook.com/zenyoganicaragua ~Namaste $8 drop-in/class packs available.

Buy

This is a small town. There are increasingly more and more shops, and a market area that is aimed both at locals and at tourists with increasingly "American" prices. There's an English bookstore with a café in it, wide range of all kinds of different books, just ask your way around, it's not hard to find.

Eat

There are a string of open air cafe/restaurants along the waterfront. They serve excellent fresh seafood. You get local breakfast offers in the market where there's a few little Sodas in a row.

Restaurant La Cascada (Located at Pelican Eyes Hotel & Resort), De la Parroquia 1½ cuadras al este (San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua), ☎+505-2563-7000, [10]. 7AM-10PM daily (bar is open until 11PM). Serving unique international and Nicaraguan gourmet fare, guests are invited to dine al fresco by the pool or at a candlelit, ocean-view table in the open-air dining room overlooking the cobalt-blue waters of the Pacific Ocean. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner features signature dishes using only the freshest local ingredients. Enjoy fish and seafood fresh from the sea, locally grown garden vegetables, freshly-baked bread, and delicious local and imported meats, handcrafted pastries and desserts. A poolside menu for snacks and light lunches is offered.

El Calibri. Run by a British expatriate and her Italian husband, this wonderful restaurant serves a delicious Mediterranean inspired menu, along with a coconut milk curry. Located in a little house filled with fantastic curios and sense of warmth and color, this restaurant caters mainly to a tourist cliental and fills up everynight. The Sangria is to die for!

La Veranera Pizza, Playa El Coco (30 minutes South of San Juan), ☎87601675. This new Pizza Pick-up and Delivery is the place to go when you are longing for a tasty Pizza that minimum feeds 2 people. As it is part of a guesthouse ask for Luise when knocking on the door.

Drink

You are in Nicaragua, so drink Flor De Cana if you like rum. Drink Victoria or Toña if you prefer cervezas bien frias.

Jerry's pizza, South side of the Central Market (Located in front of the Bus Stop), ☎8804-6640. 8am - 10:30pm. Open daily except Monday. Serving the best pizza, pastas, roast chicken, sandwiches and breakfast. A good selection of vegetarian dishes.

The Pier, Beach Avenue (113 Staggers & Stumbles past Eskimo), ☎(505) 8901-2202. Centrally located on the beach and known for its groovy vibe, The PIER provides friendly service & a personal touch. Beach chairs and hammocks, free wifi and a big screen tv, acoustic jams and live music, fun games and regular events, happy hours and beach bonfires.

Irish bar, 2 blocks from the market, ☎8973-7855. A taste of Ireland with Guinness, a variety of whiskeys and Irish food. Free Wifi, two big screen TVs (football, boxing and rugby), poker nights and live music.

Sleep

Aventura Lodge, ([email protected]). There are 5 Jungle Suites available from $50 per night, 1 Canopy Apartment from $80 and 4 Tree House beds from $15. Breakfast is included and wireless internet is available. Cable TV and air-conditioning feature in all Jungle Suites and in the Canopy Apartment.

Bahia del Sol, [11]. Villas and condominiums are within walking distance of the beach in the best residential neighborhood in San Juan del Sur with spectacular views of the bay. Rent by the day, week, or month all of them fully equipped. The two story villas are the epitome of luxury and space. Three bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a big dining table and large terraces let large families or a group of friends spend time together with comfort and privacy. The complex includes a private pool and full hotel service.

Brianna's Surf House, playa madera (12.kil north of San Juan Del Sur), ☎(505)888-72933, [12]. This amazing two bedroom (a/c), one bath beach house is like no other. The house sleeps seven with ease, has full kitchen, living room, huge patio with four hammocks, water tank, secure, gen back-up, weekly linen service and private parking. The front door has a private entrance to madera beach. After walking two minutes you are in the ocean. Walk another five minutes and you are at Los Playones, famous for surfing. The back door beach is magical manajual. It is another two minute walk. Howler monkeys and turtles are abundant to view from house. This community is very private with a total of just seven houses. The beach house may be rented by day or night, weekly or by month.$50-150.

Hotel Estrella. Right on the beach, but the balconies are accessible from each other, and the doors are only lockable from the outside. Some have had to put a stone in front of the door just to keep it shut. There are stories of other people that said they had bats coming in the window, banging against the walls and falling on their beds. There is a very comfortable common room and the bedrooms are clean and with beautiful views of the Pacific. 8 US$ per person per night,.

Surf Zone. Surf Zone is set around a swimming pool, with gardens and an open plan chill-out area. There are 3 main options: Bed & Board, Surf Camps and Venue Hire. 5 minutes from Playa Maderas.From $45.

La Veranera ([email protected]), Playa EL Coco (30 minutes South of San Juan), ☎(00505) 83286260, [20]. La Veranera is a boutique guesthouse located on the white sands of Playa El Coco. Designed like an old Nicaraguan ranch house it is equipped with all modern conveniences. The wide veranda with dining area, billiard table and private bar, wraps around a crystal clear, blue tiled pool, Just steps away from an uncrowded beach, this is the perfect place to get away from it all.

Casa Ariki (Casa Ariki - San Juan del Sur), From the Mercado, 2 1/2 blocks south passing the park, ☎(505) 2568 2620, [21]. Casa Ariki is a the nicest and cleanest hostel in town. It offers a laid-back environment, always with good music, free Wi-Fi, a common area with boardgames, books and magazines to borrow, a balcony on the second floor with an incredible view of the town's rooftops, free coffee every morning and an incredible staff. Casa Ariki has 4 private rooms that are very comfortable and spacious, with A/C and/or ceiling fan and cable TV in each room. U$30 per couple and U$10 per extra person. ([email protected])

Casa Oro Hostel (Casa Oro), (Once you are in San Juan del Sur, it head west on Avenida del Parque), [22]. Casa Oro is a budget hostel in the center of San Juan del Sur and is only a block from the beach. Free breakfast in the morning with a different menu every day. There is free WiFi,computers and IPads for your use and a fully equipped kitchen.Private rooms available and English spoken.Daily shuttles to Playa maders and HermosaUSD $8 and Up.

Cope

San Juan del Sur has a free Health Clinic (Centro do Salud) located near the entrance to town (Tel +505 2568-2320). The Police Station is located on the beachfront road, 75m north of the the port (Tel +505 2568-2382).
The Fire Station "Bomberos de San Juan del Sur" is located in the Complejo Centro Civico (Tel +505 8993 4797 or +505 2568 3015).
The local community newspaper - written in both English and Spanish is Del Sur News [26] and San Juan Live [27] is a local lifestyle website.

Get out

To leave, head to the market to get a bus or taxi to Rivas. From there buses go either up to the North (Granada, Managua) or south to Costa Rica.

This is a usable article. It has information for getting in as well as some complete entries for restaurants and hotels. An adventurous person could use this article, but please plunge forward and help it grow!